Bank Staff Nurse Adult Community Services, Day Hospice&Hospice at Home

The Shakespeare Hospice; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused hospice in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Bank Staff Nurse to join its multidisciplinary palliative care team. The role involves providing holistic, person-centred care across various services. Candidates should have experience in nursing, particularly in palliative care, and possess strong communication skills. Flexible daytime shifts are available, with no overnight work required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in palliative/end of life care.
• Ability to organise work and develop programmes of care.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional nursing skill and care.
• Holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Act as a role model for team members.

Skills

Exceptional nursing skill

Physical care for patients

Psychological support

Communication skills

Holistic assessment

Education

Degree or Diploma in Adult Nursing (RGN)

Evidence of current NMC registration

Tools

NICE guidelines

Job description

Overview

Bank Staff Nurse, Adult Community Services, Day Hospice and Hospice at Home. As a bank staff nurse within The Shakespeare Hospice Adult Community Services, you will be a core member of the multidisciplinary palliative care team. The role involves working across our Hospice at Home and Day Hospice services covering South Warwickshire, in close collaboration with our other Hospice and community teams. The post holder will promote holistic, person-centred care for patients, their families and those who require specialist palliative support. We provide care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, also offering carer and bereavement support. Our staff nurses are key members of the team and are expected to work closely with the Team Leaders to maintain excellent standards and develop future service provision. The post holder will uphold our hospice values: to be compassionate, accessible, respectful and effective.

We cannot guarantee a specific number of bank shifts per month; the role will be required on an ad hoc basis in line with service needs.

Main duties of the job

To act as a role model and provide exceptional nursing skill and care across The Shakespeare Hospice Adult Community Services, traditionally Hospice at Home and Day Hospice.

Provide physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients and carers.

Holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, continuously reviewing patient-led goals and outcomes through effective care planning.

Undertake specialist patient-centred assessments, using an evidence-based practice approach, to support patients during end-of-life care, or where appropriate in maintaining and/or maximising their independence and quality of life.

Confidently identify and respond to changes in the patient\'s condition and symptoms, adjusting care and nursing interventions accordingly and with the knowledge of the Team Leaders.

Respond appropriately in managing patient crisis/deterioration and ensure that an effective plan of care is in place.

Ensure that all necessary and recommended infection control precautions are taken at all times.

Confidently liaise with other relevant professionals and statutory/voluntary organisations, as necessary, to facilitate appropriate patient care.

Participate and promote advanced care planning discussions with patients and carers, considering and respecting their priorities of care and individual preferences at all times.

Be able to work daytime shifts (8.30am to 4.30pm; 2.00pm to 10.00pm), over a 7-day rolling week. This post does not require any overnight shift work but does involve some evenings.

Advise on and participate in managing patient care in line with local and national policies and legislation where appropriate.

About us

This is an exciting time to be joining The Shakespeare Hospice Team. Our values underpin everything we do, providing responsive, compassionate care for our community, putting patients and their loved ones first. As we continue to grow and expand our services, we believe that supporting our workforce to feel valued, to be agile and responsive and to take pride in having time to care is a significant asset; most importantly in return this will ensure excellence and continuity of care for our patients.

As a member of The Shakespeare Hospice team you will possess excellent communication skills and be a dynamic team player who is enthusiastic and passionate about palliative care. You should be driven and keen to continuously improve practice and advocate on behalf of patients. You should be eager to learn and develop whilst supporting other team members in their day-to-day practice. You will need to be flexible and comfortable with working daytime shifts (8.30am to 4.30pm; 2.00pm to 10.00pm), over a 7-day rolling week. This post does not require any overnight shift work but does involve some evenings.

Job responsibilities

Summary of Role

As a bank staff nurse working within The Shakespeare Hospice Adult Community Services, you will be a core member of the multidisciplinary palliative care team. The role will involve working across our traditional Hospice at Home and Day Hospice services covering South Warwickshire. Working in close collaboration with our other Hospice and community teams, the post holder will promote holistic, person-centred care for patients, their families and those who require specialist palliative support.

We provide care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, also offering carer and bereavement support. Our staff nurses are key members of the team and are expected to work closely with the Team Leaders to maintain excellent standards and develop future service provision. The post holder will uphold our hospice values: to be responsive, compassionate, supportive, collaborative and innovative.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical

To act as a role model and provide exceptional nursing skill and care across The Shakespeare Hospice Adult Community Services, traditionally Hospice at Home and Day Hospice.

To provide physical, psychological, social and spiritual care for patients and carers.

To holistically assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, continuously reviewing patient-led goals and outcomes through effective care planning.

To undertake specialist patient-centred assessments, using an evidence-based practice approach, to support patients during end of life care, or where appropriate in maintaining and/or maximising their independence and quality of life.

To confidently identify and respond to changes in the patient\'s condition and symptoms, adjusting care and nursing interventions accordingly and with the knowledge of the Team Leaders.

To respond appropriately in managing patient crisis/deterioration and to ensure that an effective plan of care is in place.

To ensure that all necessary and recommended infection control precautions are taken at all times.

To confidently liaise with other relevant professionals and statutory/voluntary organisations, as necessary, to facilitate appropriate patient care.

To participate and promote advanced care planning discussions with patients and carers, considering and respecting their priorities of care and individual preferences at all times.

To ensure that all patient and sensitive information will be treated confidentially and in line with local and national policies/legislation.

To act sensitively and, where appropriate, as an advocate to enable patients to undertake informed decision making.

To offer holistic support to carers and bereaved carers, identifying and responding to their individual and fluctuating psychosocial needs.

To utilise national standards and NICE guidelines to underpin evidence-based practice.

To utilise a range of effective communication and listening skills to facilitate complex and sensitive conversations.

To complete contemporaneous and accurate clinical records.

To be actively involved in caseload management and patient flow from point of referral to discharge.

To prioritise workload accordingly and to work flexibly to meet the changing needs of patients and the organisation.

To be able to work both autonomously and within close partnership with the Hospice team.

To actively participate in relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings, team handovers and case conferences to ensure optimal patient care.

To assist in the delivery of health promotion and educational programmes to patients, families and carers.

To be a source of expertise and an advocate for hospice palliative care.

Managerial

To support other members of the team, including both staff and volunteers, acting as a role model demonstrating our Hospice values at all times.

To demonstrate proficient IT skills in order to maintain and develop data collection and reporting.

Organisational

To demonstrate on a day-to-day basis the organisational values of the Hospice, acting as a role model to others.

To support the organisation to ensure that all clinical staff and clinical volunteers are appropriately equipped and trained to fulfil their duties.

To undertake administrative tasks for the purpose of your role and utilise volunteer support as appropriate.

To work in accordance with all Hospice policies and procedures.

To work in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional Code of Conduct, maintaining professional requirements to comply with revalidation requirements.

To raise any areas of risk or concern in accordance with hospice policy, including incident reporting.

Educational

To adhere to all statutory and mandatory training requirements as designated by the organisation.

To be responsible for your own Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

To attend and participate in learning and development opportunities as deemed mutually beneficial for both yourself and the organisation.

To keep abreast of current policy and key developments in palliative care, both locally and nationally.

Other

1. To participate in mandatory training annually.

2. Maintain high professional standards and continuing professional and personal development.

3. Adhere to all Hospice policies and procedures.

4. This job description is subject to periodic review in negotiation with the post holder and may be revised/updated as service requirements change and develop.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Adult Nursing (RGN)
• Evidence of current NMC registration
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Evidence of further relevant post-qualification training, such as oncology, palliative care, bereavement support
• Mentoring / Assessing qualification or equivalent

Experience

• Previous experience in palliative/end of life care.
• Ability to organise work and develop programmes of care.
• Experience of working in a variety of settings, including community settings and with a variety of patient groups.
• Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individuals needs.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working.
• To advocate professionally on behalf of patients
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to supervise other members of staff and volunteers
• Ability to identify risks and risk management
• Ability and willingness to participate within service development.
• Ability to motivate others
• Knowledge of range of palliative conditions, including oncology, neurology, respiratory and cardiac conditions
• Good understanding of the role of carers in palliative and end of life support.
• Excellent understanding and application of caseload management skills.
• Excellent knowledge surrounding the safeguarding of patients.
• Ability and confidence to apply and use own initiative
• Good understanding and application of IT skills
• Committed to teaching and supporting others.
• Excellent listening & communication skills and ability to communicate with patients and families in distress
• Ability to communicate effectively with MDT staff, across all levels.
• To demonstrate an enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner.
• Excellent and effective written communication.
• Ability to teach and coach patients, carers and colleagues
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• To be committed to expert patient care
• To adopt an enabling and empowering approach
• Ability to identify own learning needs and interests.
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance.
• Demonstrate personal insight and the ability to cope with personal emotions in distressing situations
• Willingness to develop collaborative working with other provider groups
• Commitment to the work and values of The Shakespeare Hospice
• Current Driving License and use of car for business purposes.
• Evidence of further relevant post-qualification training, such as oncology, palliative care, bereavement support
• Mentoring / Assessing qualification or equivalent
• Two years post qualification experience
• Ideally some previous community experience.
• Experience working directly in palliative care or life
• Experience in practice assessor role
• An ability and understanding of how to undertake advanced care planning.
• To have an interest in the provision of bereavement support
• Advanced Communication Skills training
• Good presentation and teaching skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.